φιλάκια
filakia
The English phrase "kisses" is translated into Greek as φιλάκια (filakia).
φιλάκια refers to affectionate, light kisses. It is commonly used as a warm sign-off in text messages, emails or letters to friends and family.
What does it mean word for word?
The word φιλάκια is the diminutive form of the noun φιλί, literally meaning "little kisses".
How do you pronounce it?
filakia
Did you know?
- The word φιλάκια shares a root with the Greek word φιλία, which means 'friendship'.
- While the word means 'little kisses', using the diminutive form φιλάκια actually makes the sentiment feel more genuine and warm rather than childish.
- If you were to use the full noun φιλί instead of φιλάκια in a casual text, it might actually come across as too heavy or overly intense for a simple goodbye.
Examples in context
- Σου στέλνω πολλά φιλάκια.Sou stelno polla filakia.I am sending you many kisses.
Example conversation
Maria is ending a phone call with Kostas.
- Μαρία MariaΈπρεπε να κλείσω τώρα, Κώστα.Eprepe na kliso tora, Kosta.I had to hang up now, Kostas.
- Κώστας KostasΕντάξει, Μαρία, καλή συνέχεια!Entaxei, Maria, kali sinechia!Alright, Maria, have a good one!
- Μαρία MariaΕυχαριστώ! Φιλάκια!Efcharisto! Filakia!Thank you! Kisses!
- Κώστας KostasΦιλάκια και σε σένα.Filakia kai se sena.Kisses to you too.
